Creating bonds with another person can be very special but it can take work, patience, and empathy. In a work setting, it is required that team members work together but many do not take the time to really understand all the intricacies of other people. We are all complex human beings and with that there … Read more
I think most people would agree that when you think of the word allegiance, you think of our country – “Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America…” It is the sense of loyalty and devotion that we exhibit coupled with a sense of pride and honor. Team members must also have an … Read more
The Apollo 12 was the second manned spacecraft to land on the moon. This 363-foot vehicle was launched on November 14, 1969, from the Kennedy Space Center. Their mission was to survey the area and collect samples, conduct experiments, further develop the capability to work in the lunar environment, and obtain photographs. There have only … Read more
The eleventh hour usually refers to doing something at the last minute. At some point, most of us have procrastinated. The question is why? Procrastination is not something we are born with but it can become a habit pretty quickly. As we know, habits like eating too much or smoking are not good for you. … Read more
Once our parents see our ten fingers and ten toes at birth, they usually breathe a sigh of relief that we have all our necessary body parts. As we go through life, we probably do not give much thought to these digits and toes until one gets broken or sprained. In other words, we take … Read more
It is believed that cats have nine lives because they supposedly always land on their feet. This myth has been applied to humans too especially when they have cheated death. However, this phrase can also be utilized when a person survives some other type of catastrophe i.e. loss of job, divorce, death in the family, … Read more
The definition of an 8 ball is “being stuck in a hard, unfavorable or uncomfortable position.” During our careers, most people feel at one point or another that they are in a difficult position either with their boss, coworkers, clients, or even their subordinates. By not communicating effectively, the situation can escalate and be a … Read more
The Seven Wonders of the World are described by historians and others as a list of man-made structures created during the Classical era. Although there are now “new” Seven Wonders of the World lists, most would agree that these are the most prominent. The one that many think of first is the Great Pyramid of … Read more
According to the Spiritual Science Research Foundation, sixth sense or subtle perception ability “is our ability to understand the subtle cause and effect relationship behind many events which is beyond our understanding of the intellect.” ESP, clairvoyance, premonition, and intuition are considered synonyms of sixth sense. In other words, this goes beyond the five senses … Read more
Growing up in Westchester County, NY, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Manhattan pretty frequently. Although “the city” has many wonderful places to explore, Fifth Avenue has always seemed extra special to me. During the holidays, all the shop windows are decorated, especially Saks Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center has its majestic … Read more